Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology

This textbook provides a basic understanding of the formative processes of igneous and metamorphic rock through quantitative applications of simple physical and chemical principles. The book encourages a deeper comprehension of the subject by explaining the petrologic principles rather than simply presenting the student with petrologic facts and terminology. Assuming knowledge of only introductory college-level courses in physics, chemistry, and calculus, it lucidly outlines mathematical derivations fully and at an elementary level, and is ideal for intermediate and advanced courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology. The end-of-chapter quantitative problem sets facilitate student learning by working through simple applications. They also introduce several widely-used thermodynamic software programs for calculating igneous and metamorphic phase equilibria and image analysis software. With over 350 illustrations, this revised edition contains valuable new material on the structure of the Earth's mantle and core, the properties and behaviour of magmas, recent results from satellite imaging, and more.

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This revised edition of the classic 1990 work by Philpotts and Ague (both, Yale) is unquestionably the best petrology work available. The authors' quantitative approach emphasizes thermodynamic principles that are essential to thoroughly understanding petrologic processes, but commonly shortchanged in similar books. The volume includes abundant new material on the properties/behavior of magmas and the nature of Earth's mantle and core along with recently developed software programs designed for image analysis and calculation of phase equilibria. The format, similar to the first edition, is subdivided into predominantly igneous and metamorphic sections, with cross-references where relevant material applies to both sections. Following an introduction, chapters cover the physical properties/intrusion of magmas, cooling, diffusion processes and forms of igneous bodies, rock classification, thermodynamics and phase equilibria as applied to igneous systems, effects of volatiles, crystal growth, influence of isotopes, magmatic processes, and igneous rock associations. Subsequent chapters address processes of metamorphism, metamorphic rock facies, fabric, mineral reactions in solids, and more. A final chapter discusses the ultimate origin of Earth's rocks and the processes involved in their genesis. The book contains numerous illustrations, up-to-date references, quantitative problem sets, and a thorough index. Superbly suited for intermediate/advanced petrology students and practicing professionals. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections. M. E. McCallum emeritus, Colorado State University

Preface

1 Introduction

2 Physical properties of magma

3 Intrusion of magma

4 Forms of igneous bodies

5 Cooling of igneous bodies and other diffusion processes

6 Classification of igneous rocks

7 Introduction to thermodynamics

8 Free energy and phase equilibria

9 Thermodynamics of solutions

10 Phase equilibria in igneous systems

11 Effects of volatiles on melt equilibria

12 Crystal growth

13 Isotope geochemistry related to petrology

14 Magmatic processes

15 Igneous rock associations

16 Metamorphism and metamorphic facias

17 Deformation and textures of metamorphic rocks

18 Graphic analysis of metamorphic mineral assemblages

19 Geothermometry, geobarometry, and mineral reactions among solid solutions

20 Mineral reactions involving H2O and CO2

21 Material transport during metamorphism

22 Pressure-temperature-time paths and heat transfer during metamorphism

23 Origin of rocks

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